Jerry was 12 when he first shoplifted and by the age of 14 had a rather lengthy record of delinquency. The last attempt at shoplifting did not end so well and he was caught. He is now facing the juvenile justice system, again.Based on the preface, Jerry will be charged with a:
A) judicial delinquency offense.
B) mala juvenilia.
C) statutory crime.
D) status offense.
E) juvenile crime.
E
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Match the policy to the underlying perspective
1. Head Start program of comprehensive early childhood education a. Social problems perspective 2. Federal allocations to allow states to expand their prison systems b. Social responsibility perspective 3. A Job Corps initiative to help young people earn a high school diploma and find and keep a good job 4. Three-strikes laws to mandate life imprisonment for third-time violent felons 5. Enhanced sentences for drug trafficking
One example of ad hoc plea bargaining is when the court imposes an extraordinary condition of probation following a guilty plea
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which term refers to punishments that are more severe than traditional probation but less severe than prison?
a. dynamic probation b. intermediate punishments c. dynamic punishments d. intensive probation
Which of the following is NOT one of the narrative staples of characters in the corrections film genre?
a. Convict buddies b. Evil wardens c. Gang affiliates d. Bloodthirsty convicts